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November 2016

November 22, 2016

Aspects of Prometheus

Some of Prometheus' aspects are quite obvious, but others I didn't really think of until...

November 18, 2016

Tracing Hekates November Festivals

So, my mission this week was to trace these two festivals and find out, 1:...

November 09, 2016

The Christian Witch Contradiction

The idea of a witch also being Christian - ie. Of the faith that once...

November 07, 2016

Objections to Animal Sacrifice

Perhaps one of the most contentious issues within the Pagan community is that of animal...

November 04, 2016

That Priestly Title

The title of Priest or Priestess is a somewhat contentious one within the Pagan and...

November 02, 2016

Prometheus in Mythology

He is our creator in myth and lore and is seen as our greatest patron...

October 2016

October 31, 2016

Common Death Festival Practices and Beliefs

Samhain isn't, of course, the only festival that exists to honour the dead. I can't...

October 28, 2016

Inaccurate Pagan Fiction Isn’t All Bad

They are so frustratingly inaccurate that you are sitting in a state of perpetual cringe...

October 26, 2016

Ritual – What is, What isn’t

Brushing your teeth, sweeping the floor, washing the dishes in that particular order and method...

October 24, 2016

How Far Would You Go For The Gods?

If we are going to be religious and worship Gods who may just ask things...

October 21, 2016

Bad for Me, Good for You

One of my favourite little sayings in Paganism and in homeschooling is the simple, "What...

October 19, 2016

Make the Candle Dance

It led me to think about all those things, those funny little things that I...

October 17, 2016

Pagan Parenting – Beltane for Kids

It's entirely possible to have a kid friendly and fun Beltane.

October 15, 2016

Monster Friendly Entertainment for October

I made a rule for this year, October our TV must only have scary, paranormal...

October 12, 2016

Maybe it’s a Sign, Maybe it’s Just an Oddly Specific Facebook Algorithm

The Gods are powerful, as are many other entities and beings. They have the power...

October 10, 2016

Beltane Where Are You?

I so crave the lightness and warmth, the glow of spring and summer and Beltane.

October 07, 2016

Halloween in Australia

Imagine my surprise when Halloween comes along and the very idea of dressing up and...

October 05, 2016

Samhain – for the Dead or for the Gods?

Is it really appropriate to take the focus off the dead and put it onto...

October 03, 2016

When to Celebrate the Sabbats

We have a choice here, we can celebrate the traditional northern dates or we can...

September 2016

September 26, 2016

Witchcraft 101 – Everything is Open to Interpretation

If you use some 101 bit of information because, that is the way it must...

September 23, 2016

Pagan Parenting Without Indoctrination

Got a basic ritual or similar thing to do that doesn't need your in depth...

September 21, 2016

Too Poor For Offerings

Financially speaking, I don't think there is such a thing as "can't" it's more a...

September 19, 2016

The Mystery of the Autumnal Spring

I want to see little glowing lights in the night, glow bugs or fairy lights,...

September 16, 2016

Embracing the Evil Witch

By being offended or insulted by the stereotype, you give it power over you, you...

September 14, 2016

History and Lies or What’s Wrong With New Beliefs

Do we really need to pretend like a group of people just like us existed...

September 12, 2016

4 Lies We Tell the World

Don't fight misconceptions with misconceptions. The truth is actually much easier for people to believe.

September 09, 2016

Pagan Misconceptions and Why I Hate Them

Before you share that meme, that "enlightening revelation" article or status, check the truth first.

September 07, 2016

Why Pagans Homeschool

We want our kids to be exposed to a multitude of religions and cultures and...

September 05, 2016

What to do After the Ritual

What do you do after a ritual? I mean, do you just do the ritual...

September 02, 2016

Here Comes Spring with Terror on Wings

People love to talk about Aussie spiders, snakes and dropbears. But no one ever mentions...

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